Hair Removal

Electrolysis Hair Removal

Electrolysis is a time-tested method that was invented more than 100 years ago to remove irritating, in-grown hair. Electrolysis works by sliding a very thin probe into the hair follicle. Electricity is delivered to the hair follicle through the probe which causes the hair follicle to be sealed off and blocks unwanted hairs from being nourished and re-growing. The amount of electrical current used is extremely small and poses no hazard. Electrolysis is mechanically safe and controlled at every stage of it’s application. Unlike depilatories or bleaches, no harsh chemicals are used.

The amount of hair that can be removed in one treatment depends upon the sensitivity of the patient and type of skin. Many hairs will be eliminated with only one treatment, but some will need two or more treatments to achieve permanency. Electrolysis involves a series of treatments over a period of 1-3 months. The overall length of time depends on the amount of hair, its coarseness, the cause of the excess hair, but once the dermal papilla has been eliminated, the hair is dead and will not grow again. There are no permanent side effects. Sometimes, a slight reddening of the skin occurs during or immediately after treatment, but this will only last for a short time. Studies show electrolysis to be the best method with the longest track record of results.